Blueberry & coconut cake

This dairy-free dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and is even freezer-friendly

Rosemary chicken with tomato sauce

This Italian-style casserole will warm you up, and it’s great value too

Oven-baked red pepper risotto

An easy version of the Italian rice dish, with none of the stirring. The leftovers are great too

Aubergine, chilli & bacon pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Bring Mediterranean sunshine to your table throughout the year with this superhealthy pasta dish that’s easy on the wallet

Hearty lamb & barley soup

This Lancashire hotpot in soup form is nourishing and filling, but low in fat

Help-yourself tuna rice salad

Ideal for busy households, this hearty salad keeps well in the fridge for up to three days, ready to be spooned into a bowl whenever you're peckish

Stir-fried sprouts with green beans, lemon & pine nuts

This fresh idea for your Christmas sprouts is a good source of both vitamin C and folic acid

Pineapple with lime & vanilla syrup

Fresh pineapple, a squeeze of lime and easy-to-use vanilla paste make this quick pud burst with flavour

Perky turkey soup

A warming winter treat, this spicy turkey soup is a great use of Christmas leftovers – happy Boxing Day!

Ham, cheese & mushroom turnovers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A puff pastry turnover is always a good way of using leftovers – adapt the recipe to whatever cheese you’ve got